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The Underrated Superhero

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for Clinicians

Clinician Advocacy with Justice-Involved Clients

DATE FEATURED: August 1, 2025
BOARD: Justice Involved Individuals
DATE RETIRED: November 1, 2025

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Mandated clients often carry systemic burdens that go unseen. Advocacy isn’t about breaking rules—it’s about holding space for equity and ethical care.

– Identify policies or court orders that create treatment barriers
– Raise concerns during team meetings or care coordination
– Advocate for alternatives to punitive responses—one case at a time

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